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Questions Abound for Novak Djokovic After US Open Loss and 3 Years without a Grand Slam Title – WTOP News
Mariano Navone handed Djokovic his first opening-round major loss in 20 years after a 4-hour-36-minute match, despite 70 unforced errors and multiple medical timeouts.
- On Sunday, Argentine Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, marking the Serbian's first opening-round major loss in 20 years.
- Battling severe dehydration and back pain, Djokovic committed 70 unforced errors while relying on medical timeouts and an inhaler during the four-hour, 36-minute contest.
- "I despised every moment I was on the court," Djokovic told Yahoo Sports reporter Dan Wolken after the loss, describing an "awful feeling" as his body collapsed from pain.
- While Djokovic remains a formidable presence on the Tour, he has battled chronic health issues all year; Jannik Sinner withdrew with a knee injury and Carlos Alcaraz arrived after four months away from a wrist injury.
- Ultimately, the defeat marks his first opening-round major loss in 20 years since the 2006 Australian Open. Despite the setback, the Serbian legend continues pursuing his 25th major title after reaching this year's Australian Open final.
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Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title – WTOP News
Novak Djokovic waved goodbye, made a heart shape with his hands and blew kisses to the crowd as he walked off the court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standing
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